City of Staunton
Special Education Teacher: Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents for the 2025-26 School Year
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Job Description
- Req#: 5171528
JOB SUMMARY:
The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year. Position is responsible for instructing students in grades K – 12 enrolled in an acute mental health facility. Providing direct instruction or co-teaching elementary, middle school and high school content . Direct instruction supports IEP goals/objectives and overall educational goals of each student. Position utilizes a variety of instructional techniques and sensory integration strategies, manages special education compliance standards and creates a safe learning environment. An understanding of Social Emotional Learning and Trauma Informed Care and its application is integral to our educational programming.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or related field. Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement in Special Education. At least three years of successful teaching experience and previous experience working with children/adolescents with mental health issues, intellectual disabilities and/or autism preferred.
11-month contract (220 days).
Open Until Filled.
Full Benefits.
POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.
Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.
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